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Evangelist Brian McLaren has praised the Lambeth Conference for highlighting the issue of evangelism or disciple formation saying this was a vital priority for the 21st Century. He was addressing a plenary session on Monday night on the subject of Changing contexts; breaking open our models for evangelism.
It was not Moses who gave you the bread from heaven; my Father gives you true bread from heaven. For the bread that God gives is that which comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.
Vocation was under the spotlight in today’s spouses’ plenary. The session was introduced by Thomas Bair (the husband of the Bishop of Rhode Island, USA, Geralyn Wolf) - the first time a male spouse took the stage in the Spouses’ Conference.
How does one describe the Lambeth Conference Market Place? The 60 stalls are a mixture of commercial and charitable organisations. Need some Holy Socks; a new Mitre; more theology books; or art work? Then the Market place is the definitely the place for you.
Bishops and their spouses at the Lambeth Conference are joining USPG: Anglicans in World Mission for aerobics sessions twice a day during the Conference. The sessions are led by Sandy Matthews Marsh, a qualified aerobics instructor from Kent, "USPG sees mission as being holistic - for the body, mind and spirit" said Bishop Michael Doe, General Secretary of USPG
A high standard of theological education is “absolutely key” to combating the ignorance that drives many international conflicts, the Archbishop of Canterbury said yesterday. During a press gathering at a conference that is focusing on what it means to be a bishop in the Anglican Church today, Dr Rowan Williams said that theological education had been a priority since he took office.
Almighty God, your Son our Saviour Jesus Christ is the light of the world: may your people, illumined by your word and sacraments, shine with the radiance of his glory
Proclaiming the Good News: The Bishop and Evangelism
Miguel Tamayo, Bishop of Uruguay. Philip Baji, Bishop of Tanga, Tanzania. Daniel Allotey, Bishop of Cape Coast, Ghana. Alexander John Malik, Bishop of Lahore, Pakistan. Profile: Dinis Sengulane, Bishop of Lebombo, Mozambique and Senior Bishop at the Lambeth Conference
Today the Primate of the Anglican Church in Japan chose the Eucharist, during which Christians remember that they are part of the one body of Christ, to offer a prayer for reconciliation between Japan and Korea.
The Most Revd Phillip Aspinall, Archbishop of Brisbane and spokesman for the Lambeth Conference, hosted a press conference on Monday, July 21, with Melinda Whalon, a member of the Spouses' Conference Planning Group, and Dr Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury.
In the passage we have read from Exodus today the situation of the oppressed people of Israel in Egypt crying out in agony and suffering becomes a symbol of the absence of God. Also in the Gospel of John the troubled circumstances of the disciples in darkness, facing the strong wind and large waves while rowing their boat on the rough lake becomes a symbol of the absence of God for the early church in its time of persecution.
' When we were facing a difficult time in Soweto, my husband said that he thought that the children and I should leave. But, I told him that if something happened to him I didn’t want to hear about it by hearsay.'
A leading advocate of women caught in sex trafficking has challenged the Anglican Church to take a far more public role in standing up for women caught in activity that is about “survival, not sexual misconduct”.
The main venue of the 2008 Lambeth Spouses Conference was filled on the evening of July 20 with the sound of peace.
O God of unchangeable power and eternal light, look favourably on your whole church, that wonderful and sacred mystery; and by the peaceful operation of your providence,
Celebrating Common Ground: The Bishop and Anglican Identity
Introduction by Archbishop Rowan Williams, Ian Ernest, Archbishop of the Indian Ocean
Victoria Matthews, Bishop of Christchurch, New Zealand, Mark Sisk, Bishop of New York, USA. Profile: John Simalenga, Bishop of Southwestern Tanganyika and Freshman Bishop at the Lambeth Conference
After three days of quiet reflection during their retreat, the bishops of the Anglican Communion today joined in the full spectacle of the service of the Eucharist for the Lambeth Conference in Canterbury Cathedral.
“God’s eyes are upon us and God has entrusted something to us…..we need renewal, and this is the moment for it”. Archbishop Rowan Williams, Opening Presidential Address, Lambeth Conference.
The following is the complete bulletin/order of service for the Lambeth Conference Eucharist, 11 a.m. Sunday, Canterbury Cathedral, England...
Sermon given by the Right Reverend Duleep de Chickera, the Bishop of Colombo (Sri Lanka) at the Eucharist at Canterbury Cathedral.